Global Alarm Over Potential Uncontrolled Arms Race

New START treaty expires, removing limits and verification on U.S.-Russian strategic nuclear weapons.
Suspended inspections during pandemic and Russia's 2023 suspension halted verification.
United States and Russia hold most nuclear warheads; China's arsenal doubled.
Russia develops new weapons like Burevestnik and Poseidon.
Medvedev warns of global alarm if treaty expires without clarity.
Arms-control supporters fear arms race, urge U.S. Congress to act.
Putin proposes treaty extension if verification resumes.
U.S. Stratcom targets Russian and Chinese forces.

International Relations | Treaties | Nuclear Arms

United States | Ukraine | China | Russia

Vladimir Putin | Barack Obama | Dmitry Medvedev

3 weeks ago